Subtract 2/21 from 5/63
5/63 - 2/21 is -1/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
5/63 = 5 × 1/63 × 1 = 5/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
2/21 = 2 × 3/21 × 3 = 6/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/63 - 6/63 = 5 - 6/63 = -1/63
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